Sailor HF SSB 250W Technical-Manual

SYSTEM 4000 GMDSS
SAILOR
HF SSB 250W PEP
Technical Manual
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Doc. No.: M4520GB0 Issue: C/0046

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
General description ........................................................ 3 ATU Board 945 ............................................................ 3-6
Technical data ................................................................ 4 Dummy Load Board 741 ............................................. 3-6
Power Control and Protection System ........................ 3-7
2. INSTALLATION Protection Circuits ....................................................... 3-7
Description .................................................................. 2-3 Power Amplifier Protection .......................................... 3-7
Mounting the Units ...................................................... 2-3 Antenna Tuning Unit Protection ................................. 3-7
Mounting the Control Unit ........................................... 2-3 Protection Codes ........................................................ 3-7
Control Unit with Mounting Bracket. ............................ 2-5 Control Unit block diagram .......................................... 3-8
Mounting the Telex keyboard ...................................... 2-6 Control Unit interconnection diagram .......................... 3-9
Mounting the Telex printer ........................................... 2-6 Transceiver Unit block diagram ................................. 3-10
Mounting the Transceiver Unit .................................... 2-7 Telex Modem - DSC / Telex Modem block diagram .. 3-11
Mounting the Antenna Tuning Unit .............................. 2-9 DSC / Telex Modem & 2187.5 kHz Watch Receiver
Power Supply ............................................................ 2-10 block diagram ............................................................ 3-11
DC Supply only ......................................................... 2-10 DSC / Telex Modem & Scanning Watch Receiver
AC / DC Supply ......................................................... 2-11 block diagram ............................................................ 3-11
Battery Charger ......................................................... 2-12 Transceiver Unit interconnection diagram ................. 3-12
Float charge voltage and battery alarm adjustment .. 2-14 Transceiver Unit Options interconnection diagram ... 3-13
Low voltage alarm(LVA) ............................................ 2-14 Antenna Tuning Unit block diagram .......................... 3-14
High voltage alarm(HVA) ........................................... 2-14 Antenna Tuning Unit interconnection diagram .......... 3-15
Float charge voltage ................................................. 2-15 Power control and protection system ........................ 3-16
Earth connections ..................................................... 2-16
Grounding considerations ......................................... 2-17 4. SERVICE
Antennas ................................................................... 2-21 Preventive maintenance ............................................. 4-3
Transceiver Antenna ................................................. 2-21 Realignment of Master Oscillator 713 ......................... 4-3
DSC receiver antenna ............................................... 2-22 Cleaning the Air Filter .................................................. 4-4
Recommended ATU installation ................................ 2-23 Trouble shooting ......................................................... 4-5
Position and time information .................................... 2-24 Power protection ......................................................... 4-6
Connection of Navigation Equipment ........................ 2-24 Self test ..................................................................... 4-12
Interconnection of units ............................................. 2-25 Self test description ................................................... 4-12
Transceiver Unit connector panel ............................. 2-25 Description of Telephony test steps .......................... 4-12
Installation wiring diagram ........................................ 2-27 Description of DSC test steps ................................... 4-26
Connector mounting instructions .............................. 2-30
Options menu ............................................................ 2-32
DSC Programming .................................................... 2-33
Programming of DSC self-identification .................... 2-33
Programming of DSC group-identification ................ 2-33
Radio telex ................................................................ 2-34
Installation and Initial Set-up ..................................... 2-34
Modem set-up ........................................................... 2-34
PCP board 717 jumper and adjustment locations ..... 2-35
Final Installation Check ............................................. 2-36
3. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
CONTROL UNIT ......................................................... 3-3
Transceiver Unit .......................................................... 3-3
TU Control Board 910 ................................................. 3-3
Synthesizer Board 911 ................................................ 3-3
Master Oscillator 713 .................................................. 3-3
RX / EX Signal Path 715 ............................................. 3-4
Power Amplifier 721 .................................................... 3-4
Marine Filters 726/ Continuous Filters 727 ................. 3-4
DC Power Supply/Interface 935 .................................. 3-4
Connection Board 936 ................................................ 3-4
AC Power Supply Board 958 (optional) ...................... 3-5
Charger Control Board 959(optional) .......................... 3-5
PCP Board 717 ........................................................... 3-5
Single Channel Receiver 914(optional) ...................... 3-5
Synthesizer Board 912(optional) ................................. 3-5
Receiver Signal Path 915 (optional) ........................... 3-6
Antenna Tuning Unit ................................................... 3-6
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
II MF/HF 250W TECHNICAL MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION
1. INTRODUCTION
Table of contents
General description .................................................... 3

Technical data ............................................................ 4
MF/HF 250W TECHNICAL MANUAL 1-1

INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
1-2 MF/HF 250W TECHNICAL MANUAL

GENERAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Control Unit is for operation of radio-tel-

ephone as well as DSC functions. Use of the
The equipment is a 250 W MF/HF transceiver equipment is simple, logic and straight forward.
for voice, DSC and telex operation designed
for maritime applications in voluntary as well The most used functions are reached by the
as compulsorily fitted vessels. The basic ver- simplest key entries. Radio operation is with
sion offers simplex and semi-duplex SSB ra- main emphasis on station/channel operation.
diotelephone communication in the maritime DSC operation is based on the use of soft
mobile frequency bands between 1.6 and 30 keys. Guiding texts are provided and the large
MHz. With the built-in DSC/Telex modem and display is able to show the contents of a com-
optional single channel or scanning DSC plete call in one screen. An additional Control
watch receiver the equipment forms an ideal Unit may be connected.
system for MF or MF/HF GMDSS installations.
GMDSS telex facility is added by connecting
The equipment consists of a compact trans- a keyboard and a printer to the control unit.
ceiver control unit, a fully remote controlled Basic telex operation this way is very simple
transceiver unit and an automatic antenna using the keyboard function keys for selecting
tuning unit. telex distress frequencies and telex control
functions. In addition a PC may be connected
The microprocessor controlled Antenna Unit to the Transceiver Unit, providing automated
automatically matches the impedance of an- telex facilities.
tennas between 7 and 18 metres in length and
requires no pre-setting at the installation. The With the AC Power Supply installed in the
typical tuning time is 0.1 to 0.5 s. It is designed Transceiver Unit, the equipment may be sup-
for outdoor installation and may be located up plied from 110-120/220-240 V AC main or
to 100 metres from the Transceiver Unit. emergency supplies with automatic switch-
over to 24 V DC supply in the absence of AC
The Transceiver Unit contains all receiver and supply voltage. A Battery Charger Extension
transmitter circuitry. The fully protected solid enables the AC Power Supply to be utilized
state 250 W power amplifier, cooled by a tem- as a battery charger. It has sufficient capacity
perature controlled fan, matches a 50 ohms to fully charge (80% capacity) a 200 Ah bat-
antenna system, but is normally used in con- tery in less than 10 hours when the equipment
nection with the Antenna Unit. In the standard is in the receive condition. Float charging main-
version the transmitter covers all marine tains the battery fully charged. The IE charac-
bands. A version with other PA filters is avail- teristic allows batteries of any capacity rating
able which provides continuous coverage of to be charged. For 24 V DC installations where
the frequency range 1.6 to 30 MHz. The com- the power supply arrangements are already
bined DSC and Telex modem contains two established, the equipment may be used with-
demodulators, one connected to the optional out the optional AC Power Supply /Battery
built-in watch receiver for continuous DSC Charger installed.
watch, the other connected to the traffic re-
ceiver for telex or DSC use. The watch receiver The built-in test facilities and easy-to-replace
may be either a 2187.5 kHz single channel module design of the equipment simplifies the
receiver or a 6 channel scanning receiver de- service concept.
pendent on whether the equipment is intended
for GMDSS MF or MF/HF installations.

INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL DATA
TECHNICAL DATA Supply Voltage:

24 V DC
250 W MF/HF Radiotelephone with Telex, With built-in AC Power Supply (optional):
DSC and DSC Watch Receiver for GMDSS 110-120/220-240 V AC (internal switch), 50/
MF and MF/HF installations. 60 Hz.
Automatic change-over to DC in the absence
GENERAL. of AC supply.
Complies with the relevant IMO performance
standards, the ITU Radio Regulations, the Supply Voltage Range:
relevant ITU-R recommendations and meets DC: 21.6 V to 31.2 V. Power reduction below
the performance specifications of ETSI. 26 V.
US version in addition complies with FCC AC: +/- 10 %.
Rules.
Power Consumption:
Frequency Range: (approx. at 24 V DC)
1.6 to 30 MHz. RX: 60 W
TX, SSB unmodulat.:100 W
Frequency Stability: TX, SSB speech: 200 W
0.35 ppm. TX, SSB two-tone: 360 W
Ageing: Less than 1 ppm/year. TX, FEC telex: 360 W
Warm-up time: Less than one minute. TX, DSC: 530 W
Pre-set channels: Operating Temperature Range:

ITU HF telephony channels (frequency -20 deg. C to +55 deg. C.
pairs).
ITU HF Telex channels (frequency pairs).
RECEIVER CHARACTERISTICS.
User programmable channels:
100 telephony frequency pairs. Frequency Range:
100 DSC frequency pairs. 100 kHz to 30 MHz.
User programmable stations: Antenna Impedance:

35 stations 50 Ohm. Automatically matched by the
with a station name (15 characters), antenna tuning unit.
a station MMSI number,
40 channel numbers, Input Protection:
8 DSC frequency pairs. 30 V RMS (EMF).
User programmable address book: IF Selectivity:

10 address book calls SSB Telephony: 350 Hz to 2700 Hz,
with a name (15-characters), AM Telephony: +/- 3 kHz,
a coast station MMSI number, Telex: +/- 150 Hz.
a telephone number (16 digits).
Sensitivity:
Received DSC message storage: Antenna input for 10 dB SINAD, 50 ohm
Capacity for 20 distress and 20 other calls. antenna.
Calls are erased 48 hours after their recep- SSB Telephony: 0.6 mV,
tion. AM Telephony: 4 mV,
Telex: 0.25 mV.
Operating Modes:
Simplex and semi-duplex SSB Telephony, Out-of-band Intermodulation:
AM Telephony , Telex and DSC. Two 93 dB mV signals more than 30 kHz off
tune produces less output than an equivalent
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TECHNICAL DATA INTRODUCTION
input signal of 30 dBmV. AC supply or min. 26 V DC.
In-band Intermodulation: Single Tone Max. Power:

Less than -40 dB. Rated PEP for a duty cycle less than 55%
and modulation rate greater than 3 baud.
Cross modulation: Reduction to 100 W when continuously
Unwanted signal of 105 dBmV / 30 % - 400 keyed during 1 minute. Automatic power
Hz more than 20 kHz offset from receiver recovery after 1 minute.
frequency produces cross modulation less
than - 30 dB relative to wanted signal of 60 Power Reduction:
dBmV (SSB). Medium: 60 W
Low: approx. 10 W
Blocking:
With a wanted signal of 60 dBmV, an un- Frequency Range:
wanted signal 20 kHz off tune 110 dBmV will ITU marine bands / 1605 kHz to 30 MHz.
affect the output level by less than 3 dB or
cause less than 6 dB reduction in SINAD Intermodulation:
(SSB). Better than -31 dB/PEP in standard two-tone
test.
Reciprocal Mixing:
With a wanted signal giving 20 dB SINAD, an Hum and Noise:
unwanted signal 20 kHz off tune and 80 dB Less than - 50 dB/PEP.
above the wanted signal will cause less than Spurious Emissions:
6 dB reduction in SINAD (SSB). Less than -43 dB/PEP, typically better than -
60 dB/PEP.
Image rejection: US version: Less than 43 + 10log(mean
Greater than 80 dB. power in watts) dB.
IF Rejection: Suppression of Unwanted Sideband:

Greater than 80 dB. Greater than 60 dB PEP (1 kHz, SSB).
Spurious Rejection: DSC-TELEX MODEM CHARACTERISTICS

Greater than 80 dB.
Protocols:
Internally Generated Spurious Signals: DSC: ITU-R M.493-8, M.541-7, and M.1082.
Less than 5 dB SINAD (SSB). Telex: ITU-R M.625-2 (including M.476-4),
M.490, M.491-1, and M.492-5.
Spurious Emissions:
Less than 20 pW/50 ohm at antenna connec- Modes of Operation:
tor. Continuous DSC reception in combination
with DSC or NBDP telex in ARQ, FEC and
Audio Output Power: SELFEC modes.
5 W with less than 10 % distortion.
Ship’s Identity:
DSC: 9-digit identity number.
TRANSMITTER CHARACTERISTICS. Telex: 5- and/or 9-digit identity numbers.
Output power: Interfaces:

250 W PEP +/- 1.4 dB into 50 ohm, voice, Alarm: DSC distress alarm interface.
DSC or ARQ telex, NMEA: NMEA 0183 interface for GPS equip-
150 W +/- 1.4 dB into 50 ohm FEC telex, ment.
US version: Max. 150 W PEP below 4 MHz, COM: PC interface for telex control. RS-232,
200 W above 4 MHz baud rate 9600 bps.
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INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL DATA
RCI: Remote transceiver control interface for Conducted Spurious Emissions:

control of frequency, mode and power level. Less than 1 nW measured at the antenna con-
T+Bus protocol, baud rate 2400 bps. nector.
Line, Key: Transceiver AF line input/output
and external key interface. -10 to + 10 dBm, Input Protection:
600 ohms. 30 V RMS (EMF).
AUX Alarm 2: Telex and non-distress/ur-
gency DSC alarm output.
BATTERY CHARGER EXTENSION
DSC WATCH RECEIVER CHARACTERIS- Charger type:

TICS Automatic, with float charging. IE characteris-
tic.
Frequency Range:
Single channel: 2187.5 kHz. Nominal battery capacity:
Scanning: 100 kHz to 30 MHz. 40 - 200 Ah.
Antenna Impedance: Nominal charging time:

50 ohms. Max. 10 hours to 80% capacity (receive con-
dition, 200 Ah battery).
Calling Sensitivity: Float charge voltage:
Antenna input for symbol error rate below Adjustable 26.8 - 28.8 V to voltage specified
1x10-2: 0 dBmV. by battery manufacturer.
Adjacent Channel Selectivity: Main charge current:

With a wanted signal 20 dBmV, an unwanted Min. 20 A (receive condition).
signal 500 Hz off tune 60 dBmV does not
deteriorate the symbol error rate below Temperature compensation:
1x10-2 Optional external temperature sensors.
Battery Alarm output:
Co-Channel Rejection: Make/break relay contacts 0,5 A 32 V.
With a wanted signal 20 dBmV, an unwanted Alarm in case of
signal on the same frequency 14 dBmV does - Battery voltage too low (adjustable 22-24 V).
not deteriorate the symbol error rate below - Battery voltage too high (adjustable 27-32 V).
1x10-2.
AC Mains Alarm output:
RF Intermodulation Response: Make/break relay contacts 0,5 A 32 V.
With a wanted signal 20 dBmV, two unwanted Alarm in case of AC supply failure.
signals more than 30 kHz off tune 70 dBmV
does not deteriorate the symbol error rate be-
low 1x10-2. ANTENNA UNIT
Interference Rejection and Blocking Immu- Frequency Range:

nity: 1.6 - 30 MHz.
With a wanted signal 20 dBmV, an unwanted
signal in the frequency range 100 kHz to 2 GHz Antenna Requirements:
except a +/- 3 kHz band around the tuned fre- 7 - 18 m wire and/or whip antenna.
quency 90 dBmV does not deteriorate the sym- Total electrical antenna length:
bol error rate below 1x10-2. Greater than 7 m in the frequency range 2150
kHz to 30 MHz.
Dynamic Range: Greater than 10 m in the frequency range 1800
With a wanted signal between 80 dBmV and 0 kHz to 30 MHz.
dBmV the symbol error rate is below 1x10-2. Greater than 12 m in the frequency range 1605
kHz to 30 MHz.

TECHNICAL DATA INTRODUCTION
COMPASS SAFE DISTANCE

Antenna Tuning:
Fully automatic with no pre-setting. Compass safe distance in accordance with
ISO/R 694 are given below in metres.
Tuning Speed:
0.1 - 0.5 s.
Standard Steering
Power Handling Capability: Unit
5.4°/H 18°/H
250 W PEP.
Control Unit 0.9 0.6
Output Power to Antenna:
Transceiver
AC supply or min. 26 V DC: 2.4 1.6
Unit
250 W PEP +/- 1.4 dB in 50 ohm.
Antenna Unit 1.0 0.6
21.6 V DC supply voltage (requirement):
PS4650 2.2 1.4
85 W PEP +/- 1.4 dB in 10 ohm + 250 pF be-
low 4 MHz PS4651 2.1 1.4
150 W PEP +/- 1.4 dB in 50 ohm above 4 MHz.
H2099 0.3 0.3
US version: H1252 0.9 0.5
Max.150 W PEP below 4 MHz,
200 W PEP above 4 MHz. H1640 0.3 0.3
All distances have been rounded up to the

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
nearest 0.1 metres in order to allow for the
Control Unit: maximum deviation which might be caused by
Width: 231 mm with bracket the most offensive sample of all units
Height: 120 mm with bracket manufactured.
Depth: 93 mm with bracket Weight: 3.3 kg
Weight: 1 kg
Transceiver Unit:
Width: 440 mm
Height: 635 mm
Depth: 160 mm
Weight: 21 kg
Antenna Unit:
Width: 290 mm
Height: 500 mm
Depth: 80 mm

INTRODUCTION

INSTALLATION
2. INSTALLATION
Table of contents
Description .................................................................. 2-3

Mounting the Units ...................................................... 2-3
Mounting the Control Unit ........................................... 2-3
Control Unit with Mounting Bracket. ............................ 2-5
Mounting the Telex keyboard ...................................... 2-6
Mounting the Telex printer ........................................... 2-6
Mounting the Transceiver Unit .................................... 2-7
Mounting the Antenna Tuning Unit .............................. 2-9
Power Supply ............................................................ 2-10
DC Supply only ......................................................... 2-10
AC / DC Supply ......................................................... 2-11
Battery Charger ......................................................... 2-12
Float charge voltage and battery alarm adjustment .. 2-14
Low voltage alarm(LVA) ............................................ 2-14
High voltage alarm(HVA) ........................................... 2-14
Float charge voltage ................................................. 2-15
Earth connections ..................................................... 2-16
Grounding considerations ......................................... 2-17
Antennas ................................................................... 2-21
Transceiver Antenna ................................................. 2-21
DSC receiver antenna ............................................... 2-22
Recommended ATU installation ................................ 2-23
Position and time information .................................... 2-24
Connection of Navigation Equipment ........................ 2-24
Interconnection of units ............................................. 2-25
Transceiver Unit connector panel ............................. 2-25
Installation wiring diagram ........................................ 2-27
Connector mounting instructions .............................. 2-30
Options menu ............................................................ 2-32
DSC Programming .................................................... 2-33
Programming of DSC self-identification .................... 2-33
Programming of DSC group-identification ................ 2-33
Radio telex ................................................................ 2-34
Installation and Initial Set-up ..................................... 2-34
Modem set-up ........................................................... 2-34
PCP board 717 jumper and adjustment locations ..... 2-35
Final Installation Check ............................................. 2-36

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION
DESCRIPTION
Correct installation of the equipment is important for maximum performance and reliability. Antennas
and earth connections must be installed with the greatest care using corrosion resistant materials.
Cable routing shall be made so the cables are protected from physical damage. Sharp cable
bends especially on coaxial cables must be avoided and a sufficient number of clips or straps
should be used to secure the cables.
MOUNTING THE UNITS
Mounting the Control Unit
One or two Control Units may be connected to the Transceiver Unit using the build-in local area
network ( ScanBus).
Units on the ScanBus must be chain connected and the maximum length between the most di-
stant units is 250 m. The required type of screened multiwire cable depends on the number of
Control Units and the distance between the units.
Installation examples
Cable type: 5 x 2 x 0.5 mm2 screened multiwire
ScanBus termination jumper ‘ ’ is removed from the transceiver unit when the unit is not located
at the end of the chain.

INSTALLATION
The Control Unit may be tabletop or bulkhead mounted.
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INSTALLATION
Control Unit Handset

INSTALLATION
Mounting the Telex keyboard
Mounting the Telex printer

INSTALLATION
Mounting the Transceiver Unit

The Transceiver Unit should be installed in a dry place and consideration should be given to
accessibility for servicing. It is important to provide plenty of airspace on the sides for adequate fan
driven air circulation through the unit . Figures - shows the outer dimensions, mounting possibilities
and the minimum distance
Bulkhead Mounting
1) Space for airflow: min. 200

2) Space for cable and airflow: min. 25
3) Space for service access: min. 1000
Dimensions are in mm
Tolerance: +/- 1 mm
Weight without optional AC power supply: 19.5 Kg
Weight with optional AC power supply: 21 Kg
Centre of gravity
Doc.: 4-0-34091B

INSTALLATION
Desktop mounting
1) Space for airflow: min. 200

Tolerance: +/- 1 mm
Weight without optional AC power supply: 19.5 Kg
Weight with optional AC power supply: 21 Kg
Centre of gravity
Doc.: 4-0-34088B

INSTALLATION
Mounting the Antenna Tuning Unit

The Antenna Tuning Unit may be mounted up to 100 metres from the Transceiver Unit using just
one RG-213/U coaxial cable and a 4 x 0.5 mm2 screened multiwire cable for interconnection. The
unit should be installed near the antenna feed point.
1) Space to nearest overhang: min. 50

3) Space for cable and service access: min. 200
Tolerance: +/- 1 mm
Weight: 3.3 Kg
Doc.: 4-0-34106B

INSTALLATION
Transceiver Unit Connection Board
Power Supply
DC Supply only
This section applies if the optional built-in AC Power Supply Assembly is not installed.
The supply leads are connected to the 24 V DC supply terminals of the Transceiver Unit located on
the Connection Board. Screened power supply cable may be used as required by some
administrations. The earth connection of the equipment will not cause the battery to be earthed.
Maximum permissible peak voltage between the battery terminals and earth is 100 V. Note that
fuses must be provided in the supply leads.The table below shows the necessary cable cross
sections and external fuse ratings.
Max. cable length to Recommended cable

External fuses
battery * Screened multiwire
7m 2 x 10 mm2 40 A
11 m 2 x 16 mm2 50 A
17 m 2 x 25 mm2 63 A

INSTALLATION
AC / DC SUPPLY
This section applies if the optional built-in AC Power Supply Assembly is installed. Before connecting
the AC mains, check that the voltage selector switch on the AC Power supply assembly is set to
the correct voltage and that the fuse rating corresponds to the setting used. The voltage selector is
located at the AC Power Supply Assembly below the Connection Board. The selected voltage is
indicated by an arrow in the outer ring. The equipment is normally dispatched with the selector set
to 220 V. To select a different voltage, insert a screwdriver in the slot and turn the switch to the
correct setting.
Setting Voltage range
110 99 - 132 V
220 198 - 264 V
Caution: Incorrect setting of the mains voltage selector may damage the AC Power
Supply Assembly
The AC mains fuse holder is an integral part of the AC terminal block which is located to the left of
the Connection Board. The fuse is accessed by pulling out the black handle, The correct fuse
rating for each voltage setting is as follows.
Setting Fuse rating
110 10 A Slow
220 6.3 A Slow
Fuses are cartridge type measuring 20 x 5 mm.
The AC supply leads are connected as indicated to the terminal block. Screened power supply
cable may be used as required by some administrations. The cable is fastened and the screen
connected by the cable clamp on the main chassis below the terminal block.
L Live
N Neutral
Protective earth
Recommende cable type: 3 x 1.5 mm2
The 24 V DC supply leads are connected to the Battery terminals located to the right of the
Connection Board. Cable screen is connected to the chassis by means of the cable clamp on the
main chassis below the terminals. The earth connection of the equipment will not cause the battery
to be earthed. Maximum possible peak voltage betweeen the battery terminals and earth is 100 V.
Note that fuses must be provided in the supply leads. A table on the previous page shows the
necessary cable cross sections and external fuse ratings.

INSTALLATION
BATTERY CHARGER
This section applies if the optional Battery Charger Extension CH 2420 is installed.
The Charger Control Board contains a switch for local selection of automatic charging (Auto). In
the Off / Remote position the charging function may be controlled remotely. Remote control cable
is connected to the terminal strip marked Remote which also contains alarm outputs as indicated
in the table below.
Remote
9-way terminal strip.
Battery charger alarm / control interface
Terminal Designation Description
Reference, battery -.
1 DC-
Galvanically isolated from system ground.
Output 26-28 V DC (battery +) when AC

and battery voltage are both present. Max.
2 VR
200 mA,, internally protected. Galvanically
isolated from system ground.
Input. Charger off when open,, charger on

3 Auto
when connected to VR
Galvanically isolated AC alarm output.

4 AC Alarm O Relay contacts, max. 0.5 A 32 V Alarm
condition: AC supply missing (terminals 5
and 6 are closed, terminals 4 and 6 are
5 AC Alarm C open in alarm condition)
6 AC Alarm
Galvanically isolated battery alarm output.

7 Bat Alarm O Relay contacts,, max. 0.5 A 32 V Alarm
conditions: Battery voltage < 23.4 V or
Battery voltage > 27 - 32 V (adjustable)
8 Bat Alarm C (terminals 8 and 9 are closed, terminals 7
and 9 are open in alarm condition)
9 Bat Alarm
Note: Automatic charging is normally disabled if the battery voltage is missing.
To enable charger output with missing battery voltage connect a wire between Remote
Terminal 2 (VR) and + 24V/10A on the Connection Board.
Where the ambient temperature of the battery is expected to be very variable, the life of the battery
may be increased by controlling the charging voltage as a function of the temperature.
Two temperature sensors may be connected to the Charger Control Board for temperature
compensation, one for the float charging voltage, the other for the independent High Voltage Alarm
Circuit. The temperature sensors should be installed in close proximity to the battery.

INSTALLATION
TS1
2-way terminal strip
Temperature Sensor input for float charging voltage.
1 TS+ Temperature sensor input for battery temperature

compensation. Jumper must be moved to TS1
2 TS- ON when used.
TS2
2-way terminal strip
Temperature Sensor input for high voltage alarm.
1 TS+ Temperature sensor input for battery temperature

compensation. Jumper must be moved to TS2
2 TS- ON when used.
Important: When temperature sensors are not installed, jumpers must be in Off position.

INSTALLATION
FLOAT CHARGE VOLTAGE AND BATTERY ALARM ADJUSTMENT
Before connecting the battery it is important to adjust the float charge voltage and the battery
voltage alarm to the values prescribed by the battery manufacturer.
Before starting the adjustment make the following steps:
1. Be sure the AC Power Supply Assembly is disconnected from the mains.
2. Turn the potentiometers located on the Charger Board marked ‘High Voltage Alarm’ and ‘Low
Voltage Alarm’ clockwise.
3. Connect a voltmeter and a small power supply capable of delivering 1.0A and adjustable up
to 33 V DC to the ‘- 24V Battery +’ teminals located to the right of the Charger Board.
4. Connect a ohmmeter between the battery alarm output terminals 8 and 9 of the ‘Remote’
terminal strip located on the Charger Board.
Low voltage alarm(LVA)
1. Adjust the small power supply to the desired low voltage alarm level(22.0 - 24.0 VDC).
2. Read on the ohmmeter that the relay contacts are closed.
3. Now carefully turn the potentiometer marked ‘Low Voltage Alarm’ anticlockwise until the relay
contacts just open.
High voltage alarm(HVA)
1. Adjust the small power supply to the desired high voltage alarm level(27.0 - 32.0 VDC).
2. Read on the ohmmeter that the relay contacts are open.
3. Now carefully turn the potentiometer marked ‘High Voltage Alarm’ anticlockwise until the relay
contacts just close.
4. Disconnect all instruments.

INSTALLATION
Float charge voltage
1. Connect a voltmeter to the ‘- 24V DC +’ terminals located on the Connection Board.
2. Set the battery charger switch on the Charger Board in OFF/REMOTE position. A remote switch
if any must also be in OFF position.
3. Connect the mains to the AC Power Supply Assembly.
4. Adjust the potentiometer marked ‘Float Voltage’ until the charge voltage prescribed by the
battery manufacturer is read on the voltmeter(26.8 - 28.8V DC).
5. Disconnect all instruments.
6. Connect the battery to the ‘- 24V Battery +’ terminals.
7. Switch the battery charger to AUTO position.

INSTALLATION
EARTH CONNECTIONS
Antenna Tuning Unit

As the earth connection of a transmitter is a
very important part of the antenna system,
it is of the utmost importance to keep in mind
that the earth connection of the Antenna Tu-
ning Unit must have the lowest possible RF-
impedance. Losses in the earth connection
will result in a decrease in radiated power
which means that the range of the transmit-
ter will be reduced. In steel ships a 100 x
0.5 mm copper strap as short as possible is
connected between the earth terminal at the
bottom of the Antenna Tuning Unit and two
or three 1/2" or M12 bolts welded to the
superstructure. Vessels constructed of non-
conducting materials must be equipped with
a copper earth plate having a minimum area
of 1 square metre mounted below the water
line. From a copper earth bolt hard solde-
red to the earth plate a 100 x 0.5 mm copper
strap is run, preferably uninterrupted to the
earth terminal at the bottom of the Antenna
Tuning Unit.
Should it be necessary to break the copper strap, for example to pass through a deck, two or three
1/2" or M12 bolts should be used for this feed through. On wooden ships having a superstructure
of metal, this superstructure should also be effectively connected to the copper strap by using
stainless steel bolts and preferably pieces of stainless steel strips between the metal parts. On
fibre glass boats, such as yachts and sailing boats, it may be difficult to install a sufficiently good
earth. Short copper straps are bolted to conducting parts on the engine, the keel and other con-
ducting objects. Many copper straps can be glued to the inner surface of the hull below the water
line to produce a large capacitance to the water. It is important that the total area of copper is large
and that the distance between the copper surface and the water is as small as possible. The
copper straps are connected directly to the ATU.
Transceiver Unit
The Transceiver Unit is preferably grounded separately to the ships metal in the shortest possible
way. A 10 to 16mm sq. ground wire is connected to the ground terminal (cable clamp) at the bottom
of the unit. On vessels with no metallic superstructure the ground connection may be omitted.

INSTALLATION
GROUNDING CONSIDERATIONS
Proper system grounding is one of the most important installation details.

Two areas of grounding must be considered:
a) The ground connection between the ATU and earth ground plane.
b) The ground connection of the TU and the externally connected equipment.
Each area requires separate considerations even though they are interrelated. Ideally the Con-
trol Unit, Transceiver Unit, Antenna Tuning Unit and the antenna ground-plane must have the
same RF ground potential. Unfortunately this situation is seldom achieved, but interference
problems will be reduced along with how close to this ideal the grounding of the installation is
performed.
On some installations ground loops will cause problems. A ground loop is caused by more than
one ground path for a given unit. This will introduce circulating RF currents which may cause
malfunction of other equipment onboard the ship as well as a hot handset.

INSTALLATION
Antenna start
The vertical antenna always start at its electrical ground-plane, whether or not it is physically
mounted there. First determine the antenna’s electrical ground-plane, which is where the ATU
must be mounted. Where possible always take the ATU to the ground, not the ground to the
ATU.
In case of a fiberglass boat, the ground-plane may well be at the hull grounding terminal. Then
this is where the Antenna Tuning Unit should go and this is where the antenna actually starts.

INSTALLATION
RF ground loop
It is not always possible or practical to mount the ATU using a very short strap to the actual
ground-plane. In such a case the coaxial- and multicables may be connected between units with
different ground potentials causing RF loop-current to flow.

INSTALLATION
Minimizing ground loops

By routing the multi and coax cable very closely together with the ATU ground strap (secure
good RF coupling between the three) all the way down to the ground-plane, there will be no RF
ground loop left to generate the interference.

INSTALLATION
ANTENNAS
Transceiver Antenna
The equipment is used with common transmitting and receiving antenna. The antenna should be
erected in the open, away from conducting object such as derricks etc. which may cause reduction
of the radiated power. Insulators should be of the best type having low leakage even when wet.
Stays, wires, steel masts etc. should be either effectively earthed or insulated. The antenna should
also be kept as far away as possible from electrical equipment in order to minimize noise. Electrical
installation such as cable braiding (screens) and instruments in the vicinity of the antenna should
be earthed effectively, and the instruments in question should be fitted with noise-interference
suppression devices, effective in the range 0.1 MHz to 30 MHz to avoid malfunction of these
instruments. The Antenna Tuning Unit will tune on any frequency in the range 1.6 to 30 MHz to
good whip and/or wire installations of 12 to 18 meters total electrical length. Shorter antennas
down to 7 meters can be used restricting the lower frequency to 2150 kHz. Where possible long
antennas should be installed to maximize the radiated power in the lower frequency bands. Short
antennas of 7 to 8 meters length should therefore only be installed when it is impossible to install
a longer and more efficient antenna.
In general a 12 meter antenna installation can be made using an 8 meter whip and 4.5 meter
feeder or a 10 meter whip and 2.5 meter feeder. In both cases the whip should be mounted on a
pole allowing for the feeder to be erected at an angle of no less than 60 degrees to create a ver-
tical antenna system. Using horizontal feeders or feeders mounted at an angle below 45 de-
grees usually transform the antenna radiation resistance to a lower value reducing the radiated
power. Furthermore, the total antenna system should be kept well away from conductive objects
such as the mast. Usually a horizontal distance of more than 4 meters will create good results.
Note: If a whip antenna is used this should have an anti-corona ball as a top termination to prevent
crackling noise in the receiver.
The antenna is terminated at the insulator at the top of the

Antenna Tuning Unit. The insulator must be relieved from
mechanical stress by using max. 1 metre flexible wire
between the insulator and a support. To maximize the
radiated power and avoid flash over keep distance to metal
parts as long as possible. All wire junctions in the antenna
system must be made with cable lugs of correct size
according to the wire gauge. This will prevent bad
connections due to corrosion. For further corrosion proofing
silicone grease may be applied to the cable joints.

INSTALLATION
DSC receiver antenna

The antenna should be erected well in the clear and kept away as far as possible from electrical
equipment in order to minimize noise. The recommanded length is 7-30m. Electrical installation
such as cable braiding and instruments in the vicinity of the antenna should be earthed effectively,
and the instruments in question should be fitted with noise-interference suppression devices,
effective in the range 0.1 to 30 MHz. The antenna feed-in should be coaxial cable, which should be
as short as possible, especially in the case of short antennas. If a long cable is used an impedance
matching transformer should be inserted in the antenna end of the feeder.

INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDED ATU INSTALLATION

on a metal-hull vessel. Mount the Antenna Tuning Unit on a custom-built bracket made from iron
angle bars (refer to figure on previous page).
Antenna Tuning Unit bracket Antenna Tuning Unit bracket

welded to the railing welded to the floor

INSTALLATION
POSITION AND TIME INFORMATION
Connection of Navigation Equipment

Navigation equipment complying with the NMEA 0183/IEC 1162 standard may be connected for
automatic position and time updating. Connection is made to the ‘NMEA’ terminals of the transceiver
unit.
The NMEA receive circuit consists of an optoisolator with a 3.3 kohms series resistor to insure
current mode operation and a shunt diode to limit reverse bias as shown below. The circuit is
isolated from earth.
The circuit operates with a mini-
mum differential input voltage of 3
volts and takes less than 1 mA
from the line at that voltage. The
maximum voltage is 15 volts,
compatible with RS-232 levels.
Interconnection between devices may be by means of two-conductor shielded twisted-pair wire.

Multiple listeners may be connected to a single talker. The receivers are connected in parallel. The
shield should be connected to the navigator chassis and should not be connected at any listener.
However the shield should be continuous (unbroken) between all listeners.
Following sentences are recognized by the equipment for extraction of position and associated
time information: GGA, GLL, GXP, GDP, GLP, GOP. The optional checksum field is disregarded.
GLL sentences with and without time information is recognized, time information is extracted if
present.
ZDA senteces are recognized by the equipment for extraction of UTC time information for automatic
setting of the internal real time clock.

INSTALLATION
INTERCONNECTION OF UNITS
Control Unit connector panel
L.S. / NMEA PC-KEYBOARD HANDSET PRINTER SCAN-BUS
Transceiver Unit connector panel

INSTALLATION
Cable 1: Handset - Control unit Cable 4: Transceiver unit - Antenna Tuning unit Cable 10: Control unit - Printer
Cable: Supplied with handset Cable: 50 ohm coaxial cable RG213/U part no.: 77.508 Cable: 2m cable supplied with printer. Part no. 56.013
Cable-connector: UHF connector PL259. Part no. 75100054
Control unit Control unit
'Handset' Designation Remarks 'Printer' Direction Designation
Cable 5: Transceiver unit - DSC RX Antenna
Dsub 9 Type: 50 ohm coaxial cable RG213/U part no.: 77.508 Dsub 25
1 TLF Handset earpiece Cable-connector: UHF connector PL259. Part no. 75100054 1 Output LPT_STR
2 GND System ground 2 Output LPT_D0
Cable 6: Transceiver unit - AC Mains
3 GND System ground 3 Output LPT_D1
3 x 1.5 mm2 screened. Part no. 701 000 24
4 MIC Handset microphone 4 Output LPT_D2
Transceiver
5 PTT Transmit key unit 5 Output LPT_D3
Designation
6 HOOK Low when on hook '115/230V AC' TS 3 6 Output LPT_D4
7 +5V 5V supply voltage to handset 7 Output LPT_D5
L Live
8 nc No connection 8 Output LPT_D6
N Neutral
9 nc No connection 9 Output LPT_D7
Protective earth
10 Input LPT_ACK
Cable 2: Control unit - Transceiver unit
Cable: Multicable 5 x 2 x 0.5 mm2 Cable 7: Transceiver unit - Battery 11 Input LPT_BUSY
Twisted pairs: 0 and 1, 2 and 3, 4 and 5, 6 and 7, 8 and 9. 12 Input PAPER END
Transceiver unit '24V Battery'
Maximum cable length 100m
13 Input LPT_SELECT
Cable-connector: 9 way Dsub male. Part no. 75100064 Max. cable length External
Transceiv-
Cable type 14 Output AUTO LINE FEED
Control to battery * fuses
er 15 Input LPT_ERROR
unit
unit Designation Remarks 7m 2 x 10 mm2 40 A
'ScanBus' 'ScanBus' 16 Output LPT_INIT
TS 10 Dsub 9 17 GND
11 m 2 x 16 mm2 50 A
0 6 GND System GND
18 GND
Common 'supply on' signal for all units on the
1 1 Supply On 17 m 2 x 25 mm2 63 A
'ScanBus'. Active when connected to ground. 19 GND
2 2 Data + Data communication between units. CAN Net. 20 GND
Baud rate: 76.8 kb/s. Spec.: ISO/DIS 11898 Cable 8: Control unit - External Speaker
3 3 Data - 21 GND
Cable: 2 x 0.75 mm2
4 4 AF + TX AF modulation including CW/TLX Tone
Key. Vnom = 0.775 Vrms diff.. Vmax= 12V
Control unit ‘LS/NMEA’ pins 1 and 2. Refer to ‘LS/NMEA’ table. 22 GND
5 5 AF - Vpp diff. 23 GND
6 6 GND System GND Cable 9: Control unit - Distress Alarm
Cable: Multicable 4 x 0.5 mm2 screened 24 GND
7 7 + 24 V Supply voltage for all units on the 'ScanBus'
Control unit 25 GND
8 8 RX AF + RX AF signal. Vnom = 0.775 Vrms diff..
Vmax= 12V Vpp diff. Designation Remarks
9 9 RX AF - 'LS/NMEA' Cable 11: Transceiver unit - Printer
Shield Shield Screen Screen connected to System GND. Dsub 9 Cable: 2 x 0.75 mm2 screened. Part no. 70100016
1 EXT_SP+ External speaker 2 m cable supplied with printer. Part no. 10650460
Cable 3: Transceiver unit - Antenna Tuning unit Maximum cable length 10 m
2 GND
Cable: Multicable 4 x 0.5 mm2 screened
3 SPARC_BUS+ Transceiver
Maximum cable length 100 m
unit
Transceiver Antenna 4 SPARC_BUS- Designation Remarks
unit Tuning unit '24V/10A'
Designation Remarks 5 NMEA_IN+ TS 2
'ATU'
TS 4 6 NMEA_IN-
TS 4 21.6 - 31.2 v output.Max10 A total for all
1 1 + 24 V +24V supply voltage to ATU 7 NC No connection three terminalstrips. Protected by 10 A
1 +
fuses in both + and -.
TX/RX, TX/RX signalling from TU and 8 +8V Galvanically connected to battery.
2 2
PROTEC protection signalling from ATU
9 + 24 V 2 - Must not be connected to GND
Bi-directional serial data
3 3 TU-ATU DATA
communication, 0/24V
4 4 GND System GND

INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION WIRING DIAGRAM

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION
Cable 12: Control unit - PC keyboard Cable 15: Transceiver unit - Battery Charger Panel AUX
Cable: Supplied with keyboard Cable: Multicable 4 x 0.5 mm2 screened. 9 way terminal strip
Transceiver Auxiliary inpuy / output
Control unit
unit Transceiv-
'Keyboard' Designation Remarks Designation Remarks
'24V/10A' er
Mini DIN(PS2) uni t
TS 2 Direction Designation Remarks
1 PC_KEYB_CLK Keyboard clock 1 + 21.6 - 31.2 v output. 'AUX'
2 GND System ground 2 - Must not be connected to GND TS 9
3 PC_KEYB_DATA Keyboard data 'Remote' Connects to GND except when telex mode is
Designation Remarks 1 Output Telex Mode sel ected. Open col l ector (R S -410N ). Max 50
4 nc No connection TS 9
mA, 32 V.
5 +5V 5V supply voltage to keyboard Galvanically isolated AC alarm output.
5 AC Alarm C Relay contacts, max. 0.5 A 32 V Alarm
2 N o t u se d .
6 nc No connection condition: AC supply missing (terminals 5
and 6 are closed, terminals 4 and 6 are 3 GND
6 AC Alarm
Cable 13: Transceiver unit - PC open in alarm condition) Connects to GND when 2182 kHz is selected.
4 Output '2182 SEL'
Cable: Multicable 4 x 0.5 mm2 screened, Open collector (RS-410N). Max 50 mA, 32 V.
PRN/RCI
Cable-connector: 9 or 25 way D-sub female (PC type dependent) Connects to GND when transmitter is keyed.
4 way terminal strip.
Serial interface compatible with RS-232 for control of internal telex D e l a y s e t t i n g b y j u m p e r J 3 o n D C Po w e r
Remote Control Interface for radio control using T+Bus 5 Output 'TX KEYED'
modem . Supply / Interface Board.
Protocol.
Baud rate: 9600 bps Open collector (RS-410N). Max 50 mA, 32 V.
Baud rate: 2400 bps
Transceiver unit PC PC 'Alarm 2' Connects to GND when alarm is on.
Transceiver 6
25 Output (Telex Open collector (RS-410N). Max 50 mA, 32 V.
'COM' 9 way Designation Remarks unit
way Designation Remarks Alarm)
TS 4 COM 'PRN/RCI'
COM 7 Output +24 V Max 200 mA. Internally protected.
TS 4
Galvanically isolated F uncti on setti ng by j umper J2 on D C Pow er
1 Out 2 3 PC TX 1 RXD Input. Receive Data
output. Transmit data. 'RX Mute' / S uppl y / Interface B oard. R ecei ver muted or
2 TXD Output. Transmit Data
8 Input
Galvanically isolated 'TX Inhibit' transmitter inhibeted when connected to GND.
2 In 3 2 PC RX Internal pull-up, 12V / 1.8kohm (RS-410N).
input. Receive data. 3 DTR Output. Data Terminal Ready
Galvanically isolated Ground return. Connected to 9 GND
3 In 4 20 PC DTR input. Data Terminal 4 GND
system ground.
Ready* ALARM
Radio control is possible when the transceiver is not engaged by
Galvanically isolated the internal DSC/Telex modem. Alarm output
4 5 7 PC GND
ground return.
Transceiver
*) The interface is opto isolated with power delivered from PC DTR, LINE, KEY unit
5-15V, (Non-isolated: Insert jumpers J8, J9 and J13 on PCP Board 8 way terminal strip. Direction Designation Remarks
AF line input/output and external key interface. 'Alarm'
717) TS 4
Transcei ver
uni t 1 Not used.
Cable 14: Transceiver unit - GPS D esi gnati on R emarks
Cable: Multicable 2 x 0.5 mm2 screened. Part no. 70200020 'Li ne, Key' 2 GND
TS 8
Transceiver Open collector (RS-410N).
1 Li ne In + Bal anced 600 Ohm 0 dBm AF l i ne
unit 3 Output Alarm 1 Max 50 mA, 32 V.
i nput. Gal vani cal l y i sol ated.
Designation Remarks 2 Li ne In - Active low
'NMEA' Accepts -15 dBm to +10 dBm.
TS 3 Bal anced 600 Ohm 0 dBm AF l i ne 4 Output +24 V Max 50 mA. Internally protected.
3 Li ne Out +
ouput Gal vani cal l y i sol ated.
1 NMEA RX+ Adj ustabl e from -15 dBm to +10
Galvanically isolated intput. 4 Li ne Out -
2 NMEA RX- dBm.
Transmi tter key i nput. Acti ve w hen
3 Screen Not connected.
5 ’ Ext Key’ connected to GN D. Internal pul l -up,
12V / 1.8kohm (R S-410N ).
6 Li ne In C Li ne i nput centre tap.
7 Li ne Out C Li ne ouput centre tap.
8 GN D
Line in and Ext. Key are disabled when the transceiver is engaged
by the internal DSC/Telex modem.
INSTALLATION
CONNECTOR MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
9 and 25 way D-sub
Slide the plastic cover on the

cable before the wires are
soldered to the pins.
After the pins are soldered; latch

the inner and outer shield into the
connector and snap in. Finally
slide the plastic cover over the
shield and fit the two jack screws
into the cover.
5
9 4
Contact arrangement 8 3
(Viewed from solder side) 7 2
6 1

INSTALLATION
PL 259
28.5mm
16mm 1.5mm
Coupling nut
Body
Teminal strip

INSTALLATION
OPTIONS MENU
To open the Options menu, select FUNC and ‘OPTIONS’ menu item and enter the access code.
Menu Submenu Level 1 Submenu Level 2 Submenu Level 3 Parameters

Options Location Unit priority (SPARC-BUS)
Telephony Freq Band A dd Add new freq band
Delete Delete freq band
V i ew View freq band
D SC MMSI Change MMSI
Call Test D ot Send Dot pattern
Mark Send Mark
S p a ce S e n d S p a ce
WR 1 Setup A cce p t Watch Receiver 1
C hange Settings
View Freq
Language Change language On/Off
Notes:
Location: In installations with two control units, this parameter must be set to 2 or 3
in the control unit with the lowest priority, while it for the one with the highest
priority must be 1. DSC operation is disabled in the control unit with the
lowest priority if 3 is selected.
Frequency Bands: Up to 16 frequency bands can be defined. Transmission is inhibited on

frequencies outside the defined bands.
Factory pre-programmed:
00: 1.605 - 4.000 MHz
01: 4.000 - 4.438 MHz
02: 6.200 - 6.525 MHz
03: 8.100 - 8.815 MHz
04: 12.230 - 13.200 MHz
05: 16.360 - 17.410 MHz
06: 18.780 - 18.900 MHz
07: 19.680 - 19.800 MHz
08: 22.000 - 22.855 MHz
09: 25.070 - 25.210 MHz
10: 26.100 - 26.175 MHz
DSC MMSI: For programming of DSC self-identification and DSC group-identification

see page 2-33.
DSC Call Test: For special purposes only. Disabled in modem.
WR 1 Setup: Change of distress watch frequencies on 6-channel watch receiver.

Factory pre-programmed:
2187.5 kHz
4207.5 kHz
6312.0 kHz
8414.5 kHz
12577.0 kHz
16804.5 kHz
Language: Not used, set to Off.

INSTALLATION
DSC PROGRAMMING
Programming of DSC self-identification
The Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) assigned to the station must be stored in the DSC
modem before it can be used.
Select FUNC and ‘OPTIONS’ menu item. Enter the access code to open the options menu.
Select ‘DSC’, ‘MMSI :’, ‘MMSI :’ and ‘<‘. Key in the MMSI number of the ship. Check the number
carefully and select ‘ACCEPT’.
After the MMSI number has been changed it is necessary the restart the system to effect the
change: Switch supply off and on.
Check the MMSI number by selecting FUNC, ‘DSC’, ‘MMSI’ and read the number.
Once the MMSI number has been stored in the DSC modem, change of self-identification is not
possible (only after a factory resetting).
Programming of DSC group-identification
Two group identities may be assigned to the station. Group call identity numbers always contains
a leading zero. The group call identities must be stored in the DSC modem before it is able to
respond to group calls.
Select FUNC and ‘OPTIONS’ menu item. Enter the access code to open the options menu.
Select ‘DSC’, ‘MMSI :’, ‘GROUP-1’ or ‘GROUP-2’, ‘<‘. Key in the group call identities and select
‘ACCEPT’.

INSTALLATION
RADIO TELEX
Installation and Initial Set-up
Printer
The terminal uses a parallel interface dot-matrix printer with roll paper stand, please refer to the
operation guide delivered with the printer. The printer should be connected to the printer socket at
the rear of the control unit by means of the parallel interface cable included with the printer. The
printer is equipped with a special firmware which allows the paper to be scrolled up so the current
line can be read in printing pauses, and scrolled back down when printing continues. The firmware
version can be checked by performing a printer selftest: Disconnect the parallel interface cable.
Press the LF button (line-feed) while switching the printer on. When light comes on in the indicator
lamps, release the LF button. The printer version is now printed followed by a test print-out. The
version must be: F/W 01.01 S38-67-7145.
Keyboard
The keyboard is a PC/AT compatible keyboard. A self-adhesive keyboard template is delivered
with the equipment and must be mounted on the keyboard: Remove the protective paper. Carefully
place the template around the function keys and indicator lamps so the latter are fully visible.
Modem set-up
Press F10 to turn GNDSS telex on. Modem set-up mode is automatically selected if no call codes
are valid or if the abbreviated ID is not valid. To change a valid set-up, a factory re-setting of the
modem must be performed. Please note that telex set-up and DSC set-up are independent and
following a factory resetting of the modem it will be necessary to program the DSC self-identification
and group-identifications.
The 5-digit call code, the MMSI number and the abbreviated ID allocated to the station may then
be entered in turn. To leave a setting unchanged just press ‘¬ Enter’. Otherwise key in a new
setting and press ‘¬ Enter’. The next item is then printed. After the last item follows:
Accept settings (Y/N) ?
Press ‘Y’ to save the settings or press ‘N’ to change settings.

INSTALLATION
PCP BOARD 717 JUMPER AND ADJUSTMENT LOCATIONS
Trimpot R8 AF output level

For adjustment of signal level on Line Out.
Factory setting: 0 dBm.
Jumper J1 Input impedance

When On the input impedance of Rx Line is 600 ohms.
When Off the input impedance is high.
Factory setting: On.
Jumpers J2 and J4 Not used.
Jumper J3 Test mode

Enables Special Test mode when On.
Factory setting: Off.
Jumper J5, J6 and J7 Not used. Left open.
Jumpers J8, J9 PC interface (COM)

and J13 When all three jumpers are On the opto-isolation is suspended.
Factory setting: Off.
Jumpers J10, J11 Not used.

and J12
Red LED V23 Program activity

Normal operation is indicated by regular flashing once every 2 sec.
DIP switch S1 Normal operation: 3 = on, 1, 2, and 4 = off
Factory resetting Switch supply off.

Set DIP switch S1-1 on.
Switch supply on for 30 seconds. Red LED V23 is flashing quickly.
Switch supply off.
Se DIP switch S1-1 off.
Switch supply on.
Check that red LED V23 is flashing once every 2 sec
Note: Factory Resetting must be made after exchange of software (EPROMs).

INSTALLATION
FINAL INSTALLATION CHECK
For operation of the equipment please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
Check the hardware configuration of the transceiver by selecting FUNC and the ‘USER’ and
‘CONFIG’ menu items, in particular check that the antenna tuning unit is recognized, if installed.
Perform a Self Test of the transceiver by selecting FUNC and the ‘TELEPHONY’ and ‘TEST’ menu
items. The self test is performed automatically and is used for verification of all functions, except
the ones where PA power is applied.
Check the transmitter in all marine bands.

Select a vacant channel press the handset key and whistle into the handset microphone. The
Antenna Tuning Unit will tune automatically to the antenna first time the equipment is keyed on a
new frequency. During the tune sequence and normal transmission all transmitter circuits are
monitored to ensure safe operating conditions. If transmission conditions are bad ( bad antenna
installation, high temperatures, etc. ) the transmitted power will be reduced to a safe limit. If the
transmission condition is improved automatic recovery to full power takes place. The reason for
the protection can be investigated by selecting the ‘FUNC’, ‘TELEPHONY’ and ‘PROTECT menu
items . The displayed protection code(s) is described in the Service chapter of this manual.
Perform a Self Test of the DSC by selecting FUNC and the ‘DSC’ and ‘TEST’ menu items. The self
test is performed automatically and is used for verification of all functions.
If a GPS is connected, check the position updating by selecting FUNC and the ‘DSC’ and ‘POSI-
TION’ menu items.
Check the time updating by selecting FUNC and the ‘DSC’ and ‘TIME’ menu items.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Table of contents
CONTROL UNIT ......................................................... 3-3

Transceiver Unit ........................................................... 3-3
TU Control Board 910 .................................................. 3-3
Synthesizer Board 911 ................................................ 3-3
Master Oscillator 713 ................................................... 3-3
RX / EX Signal Path 715 .............................................. 3-4
Power Amplifier 721 * ............................................... 3-4
Marine Filters 726/ Continuous Filters 727 ............... 3-4
DC Power Supply/Interface 935 ................................ 3-4
Connection Board 936 .............................................. 3-4
AC Power Supply Board 958 (optional) .................... 3-5
Charger Control Board 959(optional) ....................... 3-5
PCP Board 717 .......................................................... 3-5
Single Channel Receiver 914(optional) ................... 3-5
Synthesizer Board 912(optional) .............................. 3-5
Receiver Signal Path 915 (optional) ......................... 3-6
Antenna Tuning Unit .................................................. 3-6
ATU Board 945 .......................................................... 3-6
Dummy Load Board 741 ........................................... 3-6
Power Control and Protection System ...................... 3-7
Protection Circuits ..................................................... 3-7
Power Amplifier Protection ........................................ 3-7
Antenna Tuning Unit Protection ................................ 3-7
Protection Codes ....................................................... 3-7
Control Unit block diagram ........................................ 3-8
Control Unit interconnection diagram ....................... 3-9
Transceiver Unit block diagram ............................... 3-10
Telex Modem - DSC / Telex Modem block diagram 3-11
DSC / Telex Modem & 2187.5 kHz Watch Receiver
block diagram ............................................................ 3-11
DSC / Telex Modem & Scanning Watch Receiver
block diagram ............................................................ 3-11
Transceiver Unit interconnection diagram .................. 3-12
Transceiver Unit Options interconnection diagram ..... 3-13
Antenna Tuning Unit block diagram ............................ 3-14
Antenna Tuning Unit interconnection diagram ............. 3-15
Power control and protection system ...................... 3-16
* In US version ‘Power Amplifier 723’ replaces ‘Power

Amplifier 721’.
PA Filters in US version is ‘Continuous Filters 627’.


CONTROL UNIT
Blockdiagram page 3-8, Interconnection diagram page 3-9
The control unit consists of a main module, a display module and a keyboard module.
The main module consists of the digital part, i.e. the microprocessor, program PROM, configuration
FLASH PROM, RAM and serial EEPROM, ScanBus data communication driver, SPARC-Bus dri-
ver, PC-Keyboard interface and Centronics interface. The main module also consists of an analog
part, i.e. the voltage regulators, the analog interface circuits and the analog output drivers (audio
and light). The main module contains the encoder and the potentiometer.
The display module contains the graphic display (256x64) dots, and the backlight for the display.
The keyboard module contains the push buttons and the keyboard backlight.
TRANSCEIVER UNIT
Blockdiagram page 3-10 & 11, Interconnection diagram page 3-12 & 13
The Transceiver Unit in its basic version consists of a transceiver control module, a syntesizer
including master oscillator, a receiver/exciter module, a power amplifier module, a filter bank module
covering either marine frequencies only or the complete range 1,6 to 30 MHz, a power supply/
interface module, and a connection board. The main wiring is by ribbon cables with Micro MaTch
connectors on front of the ’plug-in’ modules. RF signals are routed in coaxial cables using MCX
connectors.
With the optional AC power supply assembly included, the equipment may be supplied from 115/
230V AC with automatic switch-over to 24 V DC supply in the absence of AC supply voltage. An
optional battery charger board enables the AC power supply to be used as a battery charger.
The transceiver unit may include one of three different DSC/telex options, either a DSC/telex mo-
dem, a DSC/telex modem in connection with a 2187.5 kHz single channel DSC watch receiver or a
a DSC/telex modem and a scanning DSC watch receiver. The scanning receiver consists of two
modules, a synthesizer and a receiver signal path.
TU Control Board 910

The digital part includes the micro controller, address decoder, program PROM, configuration PROM,
non volatile RAM, real time clock, ScanBus data communication driver, ATU interface, digital TU-
bus driver, remote interface and drivers for the analog circuits. The analog part includes voltage
regulators, analog interface circuits and analog output drivers. The TU Control Board 910 performs
the digital and analog control of the transceiver functions requested by the control unit or the built-in
or external modem.
Synthesizer Board 911

The Synthesizer Board 911 includes synthesizers, dividing/multiplication circuits and check detectors.
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd local oscillator receive their reference signal from the master oscillator .The 1.
local oscillator covers the frequency range from 45 MHz to 75 MHz and generates the injection
signal for the 1. mixer on RX/EX signal path. The 2. local oscillator generates by division and
multiplication a 44.544 MHz signal for the 2. mixer. The 3. local oscillator generates a
456.5 kHz signal for the modulation/demodulation process.
Master Oscillator 713

The Master Oscillator 713 includes a highly stable Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO). The
Master Oscillator 713 generates the accurate 17.8176 MHz reference signal for the synthesizers
and sets the 10 Hz frequency stability of the equipment.

RX / EX Signal Path 715

The RX signal path includes protection, antenna attenuator, RF- and IF amplifiers, mixers, filter
bank, demodulator, squelch and audio line drivers. The RX signal path performs the handling of the
received antenna signal and delivers an AF signal to the control unit via DC Power Supply/Interface
Board where the AF-signal is converted from an unbalanced to a balanced signal. The EX signal
path includes the AF compressor, modulator, filter bank, mixers and EX amplifier. The EX signal
path generates the modulated RF signal for the power amplifier. The RX / EX Signal Path 715 is
controlled by the TU Control Board 910 and receives its injection signals from the Synthesizer
Board 911.
Power Amplifier 721

The Power Amplifier 721 includes input attenuator, PA drivers, PA-stage, fan circuit, self protection,
key circuit and SWR detector. The Power Amplifier 721 receives the modulated RF input signal from
the RX/EX Signal Path 715 and delivers the amplified output signal to the low-pass filters, of the
Marine Filters or the Continuous Filters. The SWR detector output is a monitor signal for the TU
Control Board 910. The fan circuit drives the fan in accordance with the temperature signal monitored
on the Power Amplifier 721 and the DC Power Supply/Interface 935.
Marine Filters 726/ Continuous Filters 727

The PA filters includes low-pass filters, relay drivers and a peak detector. The PA Filters removes the
unwanted harmonic frequencies from the PA signal received from the Power Amplifier 721. The
output of the PA Filters is connected to the input of the ATU via RX/TX Relay on the DC power
supply/Interface 935 . The selection of low-pass filter is controlled by the TU Control Board 910. The
Peak Detector monitors the output power and the Peak Detector output is used for power level
adjustments and for displaying the power level in the control unit.
Marine filters covers the frequency ranges
1.6 - 4.8 MHz
6.2 - 8.95 MHz
12.23 - 17.65 kHz
18.78 - 27.1 kHz
Continuous Filters covers the frequency range 1.6 - 30 MHz
DC Power Supply/Interface 935

The DC switched mode power supply generates all internal the voltages needed in the equipment
galvanically isolated from the battery, only the Power amplifier is supplied directly from the battery.
The SMPS is switched on from the control unit via the Scanbus SUPPLY ON wire and switched off
under software control via the SUPPLY ON/OFF connection from the TU Control Board 910 or the
PCP Board 717. A protection circuit switches the SMPS off in the event of an output overload and
switches on again when the overload condition has been removed. The DC supply voltage is sensed
by a BAT INFO detector circuit and fed to the TU Control Board 910 for automatic RF output power
adjustment.
The interface part includes Rx/Tx relay shift, balanced AF line driver for the ScanBus connection to
the control unit, and digital interface for auxiliary input/output.
Connection Board 936

The connection board contains the DC supply input terminals and terminal strips for connection of
other units. Fuses and diodes for protection against supply voltage reversal and over-voltage are
also located on this board.

AC Power Supply Board 958 (optional)

The AC power supply board contains an input filter followed by a rectifier (230V)/voltage doubler
(115V) circuit producing an unregulated DC voltage which is converted to 28 V in a full bridge Hy-
bridge converter with soft switching and integrated magnetics. The output voltage is adjusted by a
regulator circuit optically isolated from the driver circuit. Power for the driver circuit is supplied from
a separate winding on the main transformer. A temperature controlled fan contribute to cooling if
necessary.
The output is connected to the DC supply input terminals of the Connection Board 936. A 24 V
battery connected to the battery terminals will by means of a relay be connected to the output in
case of mains failure.
An over-voltage/over-temperature protection circuit disables the SMPS by triggering a failure lock
circuit in case of excessive output voltage or temperature. If the failure lock has been triggered it is
necessary to disconnect the mains for min. 7 minutes to allow the primary capacitors to discharge
before the SMPS can be switched on again.
Charger Control Board 959(optional)

The charger control board enables the AC power supply to be used as a battery charger. With the
switch set to position ’Auto’ the battery relay in the AC power supply connects the output to the
battery terminals, provided a battery is connected and the voltage of the battery exceeds approx.
17 V.
The power supply operates as a constant current/constant voltage charger. The output current
capability is min. 24 A. The float voltage is adjustable by means of a potentiometer on the charger
control board. Constant current mode is indicated by a yellow ’Main charge’ LED while constant
voltage is indicated by a green ’Float charge’ LED. The board also contains alarm circuits for low
and high battery voltage and terminals for AC alarm output. Temperature sensor inputs are provided
for compensating the float voltage and the high voltage alarm setting.
PCP Board 717

This board constitutes a combined DSC/Telex modem with two demodulators and one modulator.
It contains a 16-bit microprocessor with its peripherals, a real time clock, interface circuits for alarm,
handset hook, and key input signals, interface circuits for alarm and key output signals, four
asyncronous communication interface adaptors for serial communication with the TU Control Board
910, navigational equipment (NMEA), remote control, and PC. The driver/receivers for PC and
NMEA are opto-isolated with driver power delivered from the equipment connected. The modem
communicates with the control unit via the ScanBus using a dedicated CAN controller chip. The
modulator generates an FSK signal at 1.7 kHz which is routed to the exciter. The input signals for
the two demodulators are coming from the dedicated DSC watch receiver and the RX/EX Signal
Path respectively.
Single Channel Receiver 914(optional)

The single channel receiver is fixed tuned to the DSC distress frequency 2187.5 kHz. It includes
antenna input protection, pre-selection filter, 1. mixer where the input signal is mixed with a 1.7325
MHz signal originating from an oven controlled oscillator, a narrow-band 455 kHz crystal filter, IF
amplifier, and 2. mixer. The local oscillator signal for the 2. mixer is generated by a 7.2528 MHz
crystal oscillator the output of which is divided by 16 to produce a frequency of 453.3 kHz. The
output from the mixer is low-pass filtered and the AF signal centred around 1.7 kHz is finally amplified
in AF amplifier.
Synthesizer Board 912(optional)

This Synthesizer Board 912 is similar to the Synthesizer Board 911 but without master oscillator
and gets the reference signal from the Synthesizer Board.911 The Synthesizer Board 912 is used
together with the optional Receiver Signal Path to constitute a built-in DSC Scanning Receiver.

Receiver Signal Path 915 (optional)

The receiver signal path includes antenna input protection, pre-selection filters, 1. mixer where the
input signal is mixed with the 1. local oscillator signal of the synthesizer, a 45 MHz crystal filter, 1. IF
amplifier, and 2. mixer. The local oscillator frequency for the 2. mixer is 44.544 MHz corresponding
to a 2. IF frequency of 455 kHz. The 2. IF filter is a narrow-band crystal filter. In the 3. mixer the IF
signal is mixed with 456.7 kHz producing an AF signal centred around 1.7 kHz.
ANTENNA TUNING UNIT

Blockdiagram page 3-14, Interconnection diagram page 3-15
ATU Board 945

The ATU board comprises tuning network, measuring system and micro-controller circuits. The ATU
board matches the impedance of the antenna to 50 ohm in order to gain the best possible SWR.
The ATU board communicates tuning process and frequency information with the transceiver unit.
The tuning network consists of Capacitor Bank 1, Capacitor Bank 2, and an Inductor Bank. With
these it is possible to form either an L-network or a p-network The capacitor banks and inductor
bank are built up by binary related capacitors respectively binary related coils. The setting of
capacitance and inductance is accomplished by high current, high voltage RF reed relays. A current
detector at the antenna output terminal is used for measuring the antenna current for display at the
control unit. To prevent overload of the relays, current detectors are incorporated in the Inductor
Bank and in Capacitor Bank 2 and information fed back to the transceiver unit to decrease the
output power if maximum permissible current is exceeded. To prevent overheating a temperature
sensor is incorporated which at excessive temperatures commands the transceiver to reduce the
output power.
Dummy Load Board 741

The Dummy Load includes relays and load resistors. When the Dummy Load Board is installed test
of the two tone alarm generator is performed by sending RF signals into the dummy load except on
the frequency 2182 kHz where only the audio frequencies are tested.

POWER CONTROL AND PROTECTION SYSTEM

Diagram page 3-16
The Transceiver has an automatic power level system, which ensures that optimum power is delivered
to the Antenna.
The Tune Sequence, which is automatically initiated when keying the transmitter after a frequency
change, makes the Tuning Network of the Antenna Tuning Unit tune to the best obtainable SWR.
This is followed by an Automatic Level Control (ALC) adjustment , measuring the output current of
the PA Filters ( FILPEAK @ 10 Vp at full output ), transmitting AM carrier, and setting the overall
gain by the ALC voltage ( V ALC/MGC ). It is now possible to transmit on full output power unless
protection is activated or MEDIUM / LOW POWER is selected .
The output power is continuously monitored by the microprocessor, and is automatically adjusted
during transmission to provide reliable communication .
Protection Circuits
Power Amplifier Protection

The protection of the Power amplifier consists of SWR protection and thermal protection .
The signals of the reflected power detector and the output voltage detector at the output of the
Power amplifier are OR´ed together in a signal PA PEAK , when this signal is exceeding 9V the
output power is reduced to a safe level . If the ALC loop is at fault, disconnected or responding too
slow and the PA PEAK is exceeding 10V , the 14dB attenuator will be activated , operating as a
local and independent PA protection. The attenuator is reset when changing frequency, choosing
LOW POWER , TUNING or switching the transmitter OFF.
The thermal protection consist of a temperature sensor on the Power amplifier switching on the
14dB attenuator at 90°C and an average detector on the Control board reducing the output power
when the dutycycle of the transmitted signal exceeds 50% for more than 60 seconds .
The power supply voltage is measured in the DC power supply and the information BAT INFO is
transferred to the Control board . If the supply voltage is dropping the microprocessor will adjust the
output power to keep distortion below the limits .
Antenna Tuning Unit Protection

The ATU is protected by several detectors all monitored by the ATU´s microprocessor, which calculates
the SWR, temperature, maximum voltage and current. If these parameters are not below safe
operating limits it requests for lower power.
Protection Codes
The current status of the power control and protection may be displayed in the form of Protection
Codes by selecting the ‘FUNC’, ‘TELEPHONY’ and ‘PROTECT’ menu items . The Protection Codes
are described in the Service chapter of this manual.
It should be noted that protection may be in force even under normal conditions e.g. code nos. 25 ,
44 and 48.
No. 25 requests lower Pout relatively to increasing SWR at the Power amplifier.
@ SWR= 1.1 reduction will only be a few watt’s
@ SWR= 2.0 reduction will be 2-3 dB
No. 44 and 48 requests lower Pout relatively to increasing V or I at ATU.

This is normal when transmitting on lower frequencies and short antennas ( L << 1/4wavelength ) ,
and /or parallel capacitance present at the antenna, feeder, insulators etc.

CONTROL UNIT BLOCK DIAGRAM
SP MF/HF
Keyboard Unit
5-0-32259 52.229 Keyboard
Backlight
LEDs
C1
sCANbus CAN
Reset & PS 5V SMPS
Controller
Supervisor 5VA PS
&
y Circuit 8 V PS
C2 Network
Telex Keyboard
(PC AT type)
Seriel I/O
AF AF
(PC-AT
Volume Amplifiers MF/HF User
Keyboard)
C3
Interface Unit
5-0-32258 52.228
Printer,
Centronics Parallel
AF
output & H8/510 switches
handshake
C4
External
Loudspeaker
and
SPARC-Bus Tone & Code
2 k byte Encoder
Alarm wheel
EEPROM
circuit interface
C5
RAM, ROM Keyboard &

Telephone and Keyboard
Interface FLASH Light
PROM interface
C6 C7
Display
Graphical
LCD Telephone
256 x 64
pixels

CONTROL UNIT INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM

TRANSCEIVER UNIT BLOCK DIAGRAM

TELEX MODEM - DSC / TELEX MODEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
DSC / Telex Modem & 2187.5 kHz Watch Receiver block diagram
DSC / Telex Modem & Scanning Watch Receiver block diagram

TRANSCEIVER UNIT INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM

TRANSCEIVER UNIT OPTIONS INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ANTENNA TUNING UNIT BLOCK DIAGRAM
ANTENNA TUNING UNIT BLOCK DIAGRAM

ANTENNA TUNING UNIT INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM

POWER CONTROL AND PROTECTION SYSTEM

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4. SERVICE
Table of contents
Preventive maintenance ............................................. 4-3

Realignment of Master Oscillator 713 ......................... 4-3
Cleaning the Air Filter .................................................. 4-4
Trouble shooting ......................................................... 4-5
Power protection ......................................................... 4-6
Self test ..................................................................... 4-12
Self test description ................................................... 4-12
Description of Telephony test steps .......................... 4-12
Description of DSC test steps ................................... 4-26
SKANTI service agents ............................................. 4-32

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SERVICE
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Due to the modern design of the transceiver preventive maintenance can be reduced to a mini-
mum provided the equipment is correctly installed. To ensure maximum performance and mini-
mum repair trouble we recommend you to follow the below stated headlines for preventive
maintenance.
1. The condition of the battery should be checked at frequent intervals. The battery must
always be fully charged and should be topped up frequently with distilled water (liquid
should be 5 to 10 mm above the plates).
2. Check the condition of antenna installation, ground connection and cables at regular
intervals.
3. Keep antenna feed-through insulators clean and dry.
4. Ensure that no objects are obstructing the free airflow through the cooling channels of
the Transceiver Unit and keep the units free of dust accumulation to prevent overheating.
5. For cleaning use a damp cloth. Sticky dirt may be removed using a cloth with a weak
soap solution. Wipe off with a clean cloth.
Realignment of Master Oscillator 713
The Master Oscillator frequency should be checked at least once a year. The Master Oscillator
determines the exact transmit and receive frequencies of the equipment. All oscillators age very
slowly with time, typically with the highest drift rate the first year, approaching zero drift after some
years. Adjustment should be performed by a qualified technician with the necessary test equipment
at his disposal.
1. Measuring Equipment:
1.1 Frequency Counter: Frequency range 100 MHz

Input impedance = 50 ohm
Sensitivity at least 0.2 Vrms
Accuracy better than 0.01ppm
2. Preparations:
2.1 Switch on the power at least 30 minutes before adjustment.

2.2 Remove the front cover of the Transceiver Unit.
2.3 Locate and disconnect X10 (green marking) carrying the 2. Local Oscillator signal
from the Synthesizer Board 911 to RX/EX Signal Path 715. Connect the frequency
counter to the X10 socket on the synthesizer.
2.4 The ambient temperature should be within 10 to 30 deg. Celsius. Do not adjust
the Master Oscillator shortly after long keying sequences of the transmitter.
Be sure that thermal equilibrium has taken place before adjustment.

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3. Realignment of Master Oscillator:

3.1 Locate the Master Oscillator adjustment hole in the metal shield of Synthesizer
Board 911. Use a small screwdriver to gently adjust the frequency.
3.2 Adjust the frequency as close as possible to 44.544 000 MHz.
Adjustment tolerance +/-1Hz.
3.3 Connect X10 and refit the front cover.
Cleaning the Air Filter
The transceiver uses a fan to cool the circuitry inside the Transceiver Unit. To keep the cooling air
clean an Air Filter is placed behind the fan. The Air Filter should be cleaned frequently, especially
under dusty working conditions. A dusty Air Filter will block efficient cooling and the transmitter
output power is hence reduced to avoid over-heating.
Remove the Front Cover of the Transceiver Unit. Take out the Air Filter located between the fan
and the Power Amplifier. Clean the Air Filter, refit it and re-assemble the unit.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
If a malfunction should occur in the transceiver, the following instructions should be followed in
order to locate the module which is causing the malfunction:
1. Check the hardware configuration of the transceiver by selecting FUNC and the ‘USER’ and
‘CONFIG’ menu items, in particular check that the antenna tuning unit is recognized, if installed.
2. If the malfunction is related to transmission check the current status of the power and
protection monitor. A description of the ’Protection codes’ is included on the following pages.
3. If possible execute the built in selftest. An ’Error code’ for the failing module will be displayed.
A description of the ’Error codes’ is included in the Selftest section of this chapter.
4. If an execution of the selftest failed, check that all cables and plugs are correctly
connected, and that the supply voltage is correct. At this point the fuses should be
checked.
5. The next step is to open the Transceiver Unit and :
a. Check internal fuses, cables and plugs.
b. Check that the left LED (Light Emitting Diode) on the SMPS assembly
is constantly on; indicating that the Switch Mode Power Supply is
on and able to produce +7.5 V DC.
c. Check that the second left LED on TU Control Board 910 is flashing twice a
second, indicating that the microcomputer is operating properly.
d. Check that the LED on the optional PCP 717S is flashing once every 2 seconds,
indicating that the microprocessor is operating properly.
6. If the above steps did not help, please contact your local service agent.
A list of service agents is found on the Internet.

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POWER PROTECTION
The Power and Protection system is monitoring the transmitter circuits during transmission and
will automatcally maximize the radiated power to safe limits. The current status of the Power and
Protection monitor is presented in form of protection codes and may be requested at any time by
selecting the ‘FUNC’, ‘Telephony’ and then the ‘Protection’ menu items.
.
The display will show the Protection Code. More than one Protection Code may be set.Protection
is automatically reset when the transmit conditions are normalized.
Protection Code Groups:
No. Group
00 No protection set
10 - 17 TU power regulation problems. Perform a Self Test.
20 - 23 TU hardware protection.
40 - 51 ATU protection.
Protection Code explanation:

No protection 0
Protection codes10 - 17 in general:

Failure in power regulation loop
Perform an Automatic Self Test.
10 Tune Power Low
Measurement: TU Control Board measures too low power output.

Tune power < 30W.
Protection made: ATU selects feed through setting after „TU Failure“ command.
Power regulation inhibited
Possible cause: TU - ATU coaxial cable open.

Coaxial cable RX/EX Signal Path 715 - Power Amplifier 721
or Power Amplifier 721 - PA Filters 726 / 727.
Coax cables Power Amplifier 721 - PA Filters 726 / 727 -
DC Power Supply / Interface 935.
Cabling TU Control Board 910 - RX/EX Signal Path 715
or TU Control Board 910 - PA Filters 726 / 727
11 Tune Power High
Measurement: TU Control Board measures too high power output.

Tune power > 40W.
Protection made: ATU selects feed through setting after „TU Failure“ command.
Possible cause: Cabling TU Control Board 910 - RX/EX Signal Path 715

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12 ALC Power High

ALC power was too high.
Protection made: Exciter level set to ~+12dBm.
13 Supply failure
Measurement: Supply voltage high.
Protection made: TX key inbitit.
Possible cause: Cabling TU Control Board 910 - DC Power Supply / Interface 935
14 ALC Power Low
Measurement: TU Control Board measures too low power output.

ALC power was too low.
Protection made: Exciter level set to ~+12dBm.
15 TU-ATU Failure

TX power was too high.
Protection made: Automatic power regulation inhibited.
Possible cause: Cabling TU Control Board 910 - DC Power Supply / Interface 935 -
Connection Board 936
or Connection Board 936 - ATU Board 945
Antenna installation or ATU
16 Med/Low High

Medium or Low Power was too high.
Protection made: Power set as Low as possible.
Possible cause: Cabling TU Control Board 910 - Power Amplifier 721


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17 Full High

Full Power was too high.
Protection made: Automatic power regulation inhibited.
Possible cause: Cabling TU Control Board 910 - 720

20 - 23: TU protection by TU hardware
20 PA Temp
Measurement: PA temperature too high.

PA/Temp Att = 1 and PA Att/PA Protect = 1.
Protection made: Output power decreased by 14 dB.
Possible cause: Check all Blowers & Blower Filters.
21 PA SWR high
Measurement: PA SWR was too high.

Reflected power was detected.
PA Temp Att = 0 and PA Att PA Protect = 1.
Protection made: Output power decreased by 14 dB.
Possible cause: TU - ATU coaxial cable or antenna installation.

Coaxial cable Power Amplifier 721 - PA Filters 726 / 727
Note: It is necessary to select low power or to switch off

the equipment to reset the protection
22 High Average
Measurement: Average power reduced to 100W.
Possible cause: CW keyed for more than 1 minute.
23 PA Hot
Measurement: PA temperature continuously high.

PA/Temp Att = 1 and PA At/ PA Protect = 1 in more than 5 min.
Protection made: Key inhibit for 5 min.
Possible cause: Fan failure or air filter blocked.

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24 TX Inhibit
Measurement: External „TX Inhibit“ input is activated.
Action made: TX key inhibit.
25 PA SWR
Measurement: PA SWR was high.
Protection made: Output power reduced to safe limits.
Possible cause: High SWR or change in antenna impedance.
40 - 51: ATU protection
40 Not Tuned
Measurement: ATU failed tuning the antenna.
Protection made: ATU selects feed through setting.
Possible cause: Antenna installation or ATU
41 No Tune Power
Measurement: ATU measured no tune power.
Possible cause: TU - ATU coaxial cable shorted.

RX/TX relay DC Power Supply / Interface 935 or coax connectors
Coaxial cables PA Filters 726 / 727 - DC Power Supply / Interface 935
ATU
42 Bad SWR
Measurement: ATU measured SWR>8 during Tune Procedure.
Possible cause: Bad antenna impedance on the selected frequency.

Antenna installation or ATU.

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43 High SWR
Measurement: ATU measured SWR >3 but <8 during Tune Procedure.
Possible cause: Poor antenna impedance on the selected frequency.
44 V or I
Measurement: ATU measured that the maximum voltage or current rating is reached
during ALC adjustment.
Possible cause: A short antenna and a low frequency.
45 Temp
Measurement: ATU requests for lower power during TX.
Possible cause: Temperature inside ATU cabinet is too high.
46 Bad SWR TX
Measurement: ATU measured SWR>8 during transmission.
Possible cause: Bad antenna impedance on the selected frequency.

Antenna installation or ATU.
47 High SWR TX
Measurement: ATU measured SWR >3 but <8 during transmission.
Possible cause: Poor antenna impedance on the selected frequency.
48 V or I high TX
during transmission.
Possible cause: A short antenna and a low frequency.
50 V or I high
during ALC adjustment and the power had to be reduced more than 6 dB.
Possible cause: A bad antenna and a low frequency.

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51 TU-ATU com bad
Measurement: TU - ATU communication is not operating.
Protection made: Key inhibit.
Possible cause: TU - ATU multiwire cable problem.

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SELF TEST
INTRODUCTION
The ’SELF TEST’ BITE (Built-In Test Equipment) of the transceiver is used as a fault diagnosing
tool for the service technician. It may also be used by the operator to obtain additional information
on a problem when ordering service.
The ’SELF TEST’ checks the vital functions of the Transceivers modules by performing and
monitoring a sequence of operations. The program controls the analog and digital set ups necessary
to perform each test step in the line of tests executed during the ’SELF TEST’. These set ups will
result in a digital feed back from the ’Check Detectors’ located on most of the modules of the
transceiver.
Self test description

Two self tests are included:
1. Telephony selected by the ‘FUNC’, ‘TELEPHONY’ and ‘TEST’ menu items.
2. DSC selected by the ‘FUNC’, ‘DSC’ and ‘TEST’ menu items.
The self test is performed autonatically and is used for verification of all functions, except the ones
where PA power is applied. All tests will automatically be performed succesively until the last test
has passed or an error condition has occurred. If an error is encountered the self test stops and the
display shows ‘Error code:’ and 4 digits the test no. and the error no. where the failure has occurred.
Explanations to the ’Error codes’ are listed on the following pages.
Description of Telephony test steps
‘FUNC’ - ‘TELEPHONY’ - ‘TEST’
Telephony Test 1
Test 1 is bypassed for the 250W transceiver.
Telephony Test 2
Test 2 tests the AF path on RX/EX Signal Path 715 and DC Power Supply/Interface 935. The test
is carried out, by turning off the microprocessor controlled tone generator and turning RXAF on.
AF check and RXAF check are both checked for silence.
Error code Module
0201 AF line, tone shape, volume RX/EX Signal Path 715

Cabling: TU Control Board 910 -
RX/EX Signal Path 715
0202 AF output amplifier DC Power Supply/Interface 935


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Telephony Test 3
Test 3 tests the AF path on RX/EX Signal Path 715 and DC Power Supply/Interface 935. The test
is carried out, by turning on the microprocessor controlled tone generator and RXAF on. A 1 kHz
tone is generated during this test. AF check and RXAF check are both checked for tone.
Error code Possible error source Module
0301 AF line, tone shape, volume,

tone generator RX/EX Signal Path 715
0302 AF output amplifier DC Power Supply/Interface 935

ScanBus RXAF+, RXAF- shortcircuit
Telephony Test 4
Test 4 tests the volume control on RX/EX Signal Path 715. The test is carried out, by turning on the
microprocessor controlled tone generator, and verifying that AF check toggles condition, and keeps
it with increasing volume level. Mute is checked in a similar way.
0401 Volume control RX/EX Signal Path 715

0402 AF mute RX/EX Signal Path 715
Telephony Test 7
Test 7 tests Master Oscillator 713/913.
Tests if the MO is oscillating, using MO check.
0701 Master oscillator Master oscillator 713/913

Synthesizer Board 911 or
Cabling: Synthesizer Board 911 -
Master oscillator 713/913

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Telephony Test 8
Test 8 tests Synthesizer Board 911, all local oscillators.
Tests that the synthesizer is able to lock in midrange .
Band : 45 - 52.5 MHz
1.LO : 50.00000 MHz
3.LO : 456.50 kHz.
The test is OK if SYNCHECK = 1.
0801 Synthesizer Synthesizer Board 911

Telephony Test 9
Test 9 tests Synthesizer Board 911, 1. LO.
Tests if 1. LO is able to get out of lock to check that the microprocessor can control synthesizer.
Band : 45 - 52.5 MHz.
1.LO : 75.00000 MHz
3.LO : 456.50 kHz.

Telephony Test 10
Tests if 1. LO is able to lock in band 0, low border.
Band : 45 - 52.5 MHz
1.LO : 45.00000 MHz
3.LO : 456.50 kHz


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Telephony Test 11
Tests if 1. LO is able to lock in band 0, high border.
Band : 45 - 52.5 MHz
1.LO : 52.50000 MHz
3.LO : 456.50 kHz

Telephony Test 12
Band : 52.5 - 60 MHz
1.LO : 52.50000 MHz
3.LO : 456.50 kHz

Telephony Test 13
Test 13 tests Synthesizer Board 911 1. LO.
Band : 52.5 - 60 MHz
1.LO : 60.00000 MHz
3.LO : 456.50 kHz


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Telephony Test 14
Band : 60 - 67.5 MHz
1.LO : 60.00000 MHz
3.LO : 456.50 kHz

Telephony Test 15
Band : 60 - 67.5 MHz
1.LO : 67.50000 MHz
3.LO : 456.50 kHz

Telephony Test 16
Band : 67.5 - 75 MHz
1.LO : 67.50000 MHz
3.LO : 456.50 kHz


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Telephony Test 17
Band : 67.5 - 75 MHz
1.LO : 75.00000 MHz
3.LO : 456.50 kHz

Telephony Test 18
Tests if 3. LO is able to get out of lock to check that the microprocessor can control the
synthesizer.
Band : 67.5 - 75 MHz
1.LO : 75.00000 MHz
3.LO : 400.00 kHz

Telephony Test 19
Tests if the synthesizer is able to lock 3. LO, low border.
Band : 67.5 - 75 MHz
1.LO : 70.00000 MHz
3.LO : 452.50 kHz


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Telophony Test 20
Tests if the synthesizer is able to lock 3. LO, high border.
Band : 67.5 - 75 MHz
1.LO : 70.00000 MHz
3.LO : 460.50 kHz

Telephony Test 21
Test 21 performs receiver test on RX/EX Signal Path 715 in SSB mode and with SSB filter. By
choosing the right synthesizer frequency the signal passes the 45 MHz filter and is mixed to a 1
kHz tone in the audio part. This makes the Automatic Gain Control lower the sensitivity and the AF
check indicating AF. RX mute is also checked.
Band : 45 - 52.5 MHz
1.LO : 44.99900 MHz
3.LO : 456.00 kHz
2101 Receiving signal path RX/EX Signal Path 715

RX/EX Signal Path 715 or
2102 AGC RX/EX Signal Path 715

2103 RX mute RX/EX Signal Path 715

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Telephony Test 22
Test 22 performs receiver test on RX/EX Signal Path 715 in AM mode and with AM filter. By
choosing the right synthesizer frequency the signal passes the 45 MHz filter and is mixed to
generate an unmodulated carrier . This makes the Automatic Gain Control lower the sensitivity
and the AF check indicating no AF. Band : 45 - 52.5 MHz
1.LO : 44.99900 MHz
3.LO : 456.00 kHz
2201 Receiving signal path, AM detector RX/EX Signal Path 715


Telephony Test 23
Test 23 performs receiver test on RX/EX Signal Path 715 in Telex mode and with Telex filter, if a
such is mounted. By choosing the right synthesizer frequency the signal passes the 45 MHz filter
and is mixed to a 1 kHz tone in the audio part. This makes the Automatic Gain Control lower the
sensitivity and the AF check indicating AF.
Band : 45 - 52.5 MHz
1.LO : 44.99900 MHz
3.LO : 456.00 kHz
2301 Receiving signal path, option filter RX/EX Signal Path 715

2399 No optional filter installed RX/EX Signal Path 715

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Telephony Test 24
Test 24 tests squelch on RX/EX Signal Path 715.
By choosing the right synthesizer frequency the signal passes the 45 MHz filter and is mixed to a
500 Hz tone in the audio part. This makes the squelch open. Then a 2 kHz is generated making the
squelch close. Squelch hold time is also checked.
Band : 45 - 52.5 MHz
1.LO : 44.99900 MHz
3.LO : 456.00 kHz
3.LO : 457.00 kHz
2401 Squelch circuit not able to open RX/EX Signal Path 715
2402 Squelch circuit not able to close RX/EX Signal Path 715
2403 Squelch hold time RX/EX Signal Path 715
Telephony Test 25
Test 25 tests manual Gain Control on RX/EX Signal Path 715. By choosing the right synthesizer
frequency the signal passes the 45 MHz filter and is mixed to a 1 kHz tone in the audio part. By
controlling the Manual Gain Control to low sensitivity the AF check indicates no AF. High sensitivity
shows AF present.
Band : 45 - 52.5 MHz
1.LO : 44.99900 MHz
3.LO : 456.00 kHz
2501 Not able to lower MGC RX/EX Signal Path 715

2502 Not able to rise MGC RX/EX Signal Path 715


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Telephony Test 26
Test 26 tests Automatic Gain Control Hang facility on RX/EX Signal Path 715.
Examine hang function in three steps:
1) Check normally AGC (with 1 kHz tone)
2) Check that AGC hangs (without signal)
3) Check that AGC hang has ended (without signal)
Band : 45 - 52.5 MHz
1.LO : 44.99900 MHz
3.LO : 456.00 kHz
Band : 67.5 - 75 MHz
1.LO : 80.00000 MHz
3.LO : 456.00 kHz

2602 AGC hang facility RX/EX Signal Path 715
Telephony Test 27
Test 27 performs exciter test on RX/EX Signal Path 715 in SSB mode and with SSB filter
and no input. The exciter is set up to produce 15 MHz SSB signal. With input grounded; no RF is
detected at RF check.
Band : 60 - 67.5 MHz
1.LO : 60.00000 MHz
3.LO : 455.00 kHz
2701 Exciter signal path RX/EX Signal Path 715


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Telephony Test 28
Test 28 performs exciter test on RX/EX Signal Path RX/EX Signal Path RX/EX Signal Path 715 in
SSB with SSB filter and tone input. The exciter is set up to produce 15 MHz SSB signal. With tone
input; RF is detected at RF check. Shape key is also checked.
Band : 60 - 67.5 MHz
1.LO : 60.00000 MHz
3.LO : 456.00 kHz

2802 Shape key RX/EX Signal Path 715
Telephony Test 29
Test 29 performs exciter test on RX/EX Signal Path 715 in R3E with SSB filter and tone input. The
exciter is set up to produce 15 MHz R3E signal. With tone input; RF is detected at RF check.
Band : 60 - 67.5 MHz
1.LO : 60.00000 MHz
3.LO : 455.00 kHz

Telephony Test 30
Test 30 performs exciter test on RX/EX Signal Path RX/EX Signal Path 715 in AM with SSB filter
and no input.
The exciter is set up to produce 15 MHz AM carrier. With input grounded; RF is detected at RF
check.
Band : 60 - 67.5 MHz
1.LO : 60.00000 MHz
3.LO : 455.00 kHz


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Telephony Test 31
Test 31 performs exciter test on RX/EX Signal Path 715 in CW mode with SSB filter and no input.
The exciter is set up to produce 15 MHz carrier. With input grounded; RF is detected at RF check.
Band : 60 - 67.5 MHz
1.LO : 60.00000 MHz
3.LO : 455.00 kHz

Telephony Test 32
Test 32 tests Automatic Level Control on RX/EX Signal Path 715. The exciter is set up to
produce 15 MHz CW carrier. With input grounded and low ALC level; no RF is detected at RF
check. With high ALC level RF is present.
Band : 60 - 67.5 MHz
1.LO : 60.00000 MHz
3.LO : 455.00 kHz
3201 Not able to lower ALC RX/EX Signal Path 715

3202 Not able to rise ALC


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Telephony Test 33
Test 33 tests Antenna Tuning Unit without power.
The TU checks that an ATU is connected and if so, if it is in manual mode and able to communicate
with the TU.
The ATU tests: RAM, Vforward-, Vreflected-, 0 degrees-, 90 degrees-, and temperature-detector.
3301 ATU in manual mode ATU Board 945

Cabling DC Power Supply/Interface 935 -
TU Control Board 910 or
Connection Board 936 or
Cabling Connection Board 936 -
ATU Board 945
3302 ATU - TU communication failure ATU Board 945

TU Control Board 910 or
Connection Board 936 or
Cabling Connection Board 936 -
ATU Board 945
3303 ATU ram error ATU Board 945
3304 Vforward detector ATU Board 945
3305 Vreflected detector ATU Board 945
3306 0 deg. detector ATU Board 945
3307 90 deg. detector ATU Board 945
3308 Temperature sensor ATU Board 945

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Telephony Test 34
Test 34 tests battery voltage and power amplifier module. Supply voltage is read from module
933/935 and compared with PA module ID. PA ID is performed by a voltage divider and read by
the A/D converter.
3401 Supply voltage too low

or voltage measuring circuit DC Power Supply/Interface 935
3403 Supply voltage too low on 24 V PA module
3404 Supply voltage too high on 24 V PA module
3407 Unidentified PA module

Cabling TU Control Board 910 -
Power Amplifier Board

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DESCRIPTION OF DSC TEST STEPS
‘FUNC’ - ‘DSC’ - ‘TEST’
Single channel DSC watch receiver:
DSC Test 1
Tests Single Channel Receiver Single Channel Receiver 914.
The receiver is muted. The AF Detector at the output checks that no signal is present.
The test is OK if AF CHECK=1
0101 Single Channel Receiver 914 or cable Single Channel Receiver 914
0102 RSP AF cable or PCP Board 717 PCP Board 717
DSC Test 2
Tests Single Channel Receiver Single Channel Receiver 914.
A 2187.5 kHz test signal is generated locally and injected at the pre-selector input of the
receiver. The signal passes the receiver where it is mixed to a 1.7 kHz tone. The AF Detector at
the output checks that signal is present.
0201 Single Channel Receiver 914 or cable Single Channel Receiver 914
DSC Test 3
Tests Programmable Communication Processor PCP Board 717.
Checks and re-writes the EEPROM.
The test is OK if the checksum is correct.
1801 PCP Board 717 PCP Board 717

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Scanning DSC watch receiver:
DSC Test 1
Tests if Master Oscillator is oscillating, using MO check.
0101 Master Oscillator 713/913, Master Oscillator 713/913,

Synthesizer Board 912, cable Synthesizer Board 912
DSC Test 2
Tests Synthesizer Board 912 all local oscillators.
Tests that synthesizer is able to lock in mid-range.
Band: 45 - 52.5 MHz
1. LO: 50.00000 Hz
3. LO: 456.7 kHz
The test is OK if SYNCHECK=1
0201 Synthesizer Board 912 or cable Synthesizer Board 912
DSC Test 3
Tests Synthesizer Board 912 1. LO.
Tests if 1. LO is able to get out of lock to check that microprocessor can control synthesizer.
Band: 45 - 52.5 MHz
1. LO: 75.00000 MHz
3. LO: 456.7 kHz
DSC Test 4
Tests if 1. LO is able to lock in band 0 low border.
Band: 45 - 52.5 MHz
1. LO: 45.00000 MHz
3. LO: 456.7 kHz

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DSC Test 5
Tests if 1. LO is able to lock in band 0 high border.
Band: 45 - 52.5 MHz
1. LO: 52.50000 MHz
3. LO: 456.7 kHz
DSC Test 6
Band: 52.5 - 60 MHz
1. LO: 52.50000 MHz
3. LO: 456.7 kHz
DSC Test 7
Band: 52.5 - 60 MHz
1. LO: 60.00000 MHz
3. LO: 456.7 kHz
DSC Test 8
Band: 60 - 67.5 MHz
1. LO: 60.00000 MHz
3. LO: 456.7 kHz

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DSC Test 9
Band: 60 - 67.5 MHz
1. LO: 67.50000 MHz
3. LO: 456.7 kHz
DSC Test 10
Band: 67.5 - 75 MHz
1. LO: 67.50000 MHz
3. LO: 456.7 kHz
DSC Test 11
Band: 67.5 - 75 MHz
1. LO: 75.00000 MHz
3. LO: 456.7 kHz
DSC Test 12
Tests if 3. LO is able to get out of lock to check that microprocessor can control synthesizer.
Band: 67.5 - 75 MHz
1. LO: 75.00000 MHz
3. LO: 400.00 kHz

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DSC Test 13
Tests if 3. LO is able to lock at low border.
Band: 67.5 - 75 MHz
1. LO: 70.0000 MHz
3. LO: 452.57 kHz
DSC Test 14
Tests if 3. LO is able to lock at high border.
Band: 67.5 - 75 MHz
1. LO: 70.0000 MHz
3. LO: 460.50 kHz
DSC Test 15
Tests Receiver Signal Path 915 I/O register addressing.
Reads the OPTION INST signal.
The test is OK if VERSION-0=1
1501 Receiver Signal Path 915 Receiver Signal Path 915

jumper or cable

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DSC Test 16
Tests Receiver Signal Path 915.
The pre-selector and the synthesizer is set-up so no signal passes the receiver. The AF
Detector at
the output checks that no signal is present.
Pre-selector: PRE 0
Band: 67.5 - 75 MHz
1. LO: 75.0000 MHz
3. LO: 456.7 kHz
1601 Receiver Signal Path 915 or cable Receiver Signal Path 915
DSC Test 17
Tests Receiver Signal Path 915.
By choosing the right synthesizer frequency the signal passes the 45 MHz filter and is mixed to
a
1.7 kHz tone in the audio part of the receiver. The AF Detector at the output checks that signal is
present.
Band: 45 - 52.5 MHz
1. LO: 44.99900 MHz
3. LO: 456.7 kHz
1701 Receiver Signal Path 915 or cable Receiver Signal Path 915
DSC Test 18
Tests Programmable Communication Processor PCP Board 717.
Checks and re-writes the EEPROM.
The test is OK if the checksum is correct.
1801 PCP Board 717 PCP Board 717

SERVICE

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MF/HF 250W TECHNICAL MANUAL I

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General description .................................................... 3

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Control Unit is for operation of radio-tel-

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TECHNICAL DATA Supply Voltage:

Pre-set channels: Operating Temperature Range:

User programmable stations: Antenna Impedance:

User programmable address book: IF Selectivity:

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input signal of 30 dBmV. AC supply or min. 26 V DC.

In-band Intermodulation: Single Tone Max. Power:

IF Rejection: Suppression of Unwanted Sideband:

Spurious Rejection: DSC-TELEX MODEM CHARACTERISTICS

Output power: Interfaces:

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RCI: Remote transceiver control interface for Conducted Spurious Emissions:

DSC WATCH RECEIVER CHARACTERIS- Charger type:

Antenna Impedance: Nominal charging time:

Adjacent Channel Selectivity: Main charge current:

Interference Rejection and Blocking Immu- Frequency Range:

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COMPASS SAFE DISTANCE

All distances have been rounded up to the

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Description .................................................................. 2-3

MF/HF 250W TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-1

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MOUNTING THE UNITS

Mounting the Control Unit

MF/HF 250W TECHNICAL MANUAL 2-3

The Control Unit may be tabletop or bulkhead mounted.

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Control Unit Handset

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Mounting the Telex keyboard

Mounting the Telex printer

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Mounting the Transceiver Unit

1) Space for airflow: min. 200

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1) Space for airflow: min. 200

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Mounting the Antenna Tuning Unit

1) Space to nearest overhang: min. 50

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Transceiver Unit Connection Board

Max. cable length to Recommended cable

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Setting Voltage range

220 198 - 264 V

Setting Fuse rating

220 6.3 A Slow

Fuses are cartridge type measuring 20 x 5 mm.

Recommende cable type: 3 x 1.5 mm2

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